The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been trying for months to make major moves to improve the team, however, their pursuits have come up short, no matter how many teams they try and involve in a deal.

Despite having several perennial All-Star talents on their roster, the Lakers had a horrid season in 2021-2022. Certainly, injuries had a role to play in the team’s disappointing performance, but the lack of chemistry between the likes of Lebron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis was the backbone of their struggles.

That is why the organization dismissed head coach Frank Vogel two seasons after leading the team to a championship, and hired first-time headman Darvin Ham. However, the team has been limited in its ability to make notable moves in the offseason. The organization lacks strong draft assets and they have little cap flexibility with the massive contracts their stars have.

Despite the limitations, Los Angeles was able to make a couple of smaller signings and even traded for defensive ace Patrick Beverley in the summer. But, the lack of moves since adding Beverly isn’t an indication of the team being happy with their current roster, but more a sign of little traction on the trade market.